It's a good way to dine. In western dining culture you'd call that 'family style' service, or tapas style (colloquial usage, not the original meaning of tapas)

It's a good way to dine. In western dining culture you'd call that 'family style' service, or tapas style (colloquial usage, not the original meaning of tapas). My wife and I always preferred this style of ordering because we can get a large variety of items, as well as have whatever portion we desire (some things I prefer so eat most of, and vice-versa). Heck, even when I go out with coworkers or friends, we usually dine like this. Good way to be social and sample variety.